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Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 01
Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 01

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 01 is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.
"It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.
A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.
What coquettes some women are!
Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?
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Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 01

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 01 is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.
Line 2
"It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.
/ɪt lendz æn əˈspeʃəl tʃɑːrm tuː ðə lʊk aɪ mʌst ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
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A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.
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What coquettes some women are!
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Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Anna's noun US /ˈænəz/

possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading “Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?”

boot noun US /buːt/

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading “AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.”

brushing noun US /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading “AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.”

embassy noun US /ˈembəsi/

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading “AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.”

especial adjective US /əˈspeʃəl/

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading “"It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.”

lends verb US /lendz/

third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on

From this reading “"It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.”

rouge noun US /ruːʒ/

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading “A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.”

Thursday noun US /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/

possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading What coquettes some women are!

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

auntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

BALLnounUS /bɔːl/

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

according with custom or propriety

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

bootnounUS /buːt/

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading "It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.

charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/

pleasing or delighting

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

cloudverbUS /klaʊd/

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

coquettes

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading What coquettes some women are!

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

Don't

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From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

EMBASSYnounUS /ˈembəsi/

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading "It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

firedognoun

metal supports for logs in a fireplace

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

lendsverbUS /lendz/

third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on

From this reading "It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.

MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

rougenounUS /ruːʒ/

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

Sieurac's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading What coquettes some women are!

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/

very small

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

tipnounUS /tɪp/

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "It lends an especial charm to the look, I must acknowledge.

touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A cloud of powder is most becoming, a touch of rouge has a charming effect, and even that blue shadow that they spread, I don't know how, under the eye.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What coquettes some women are!

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN EMBASSY BALL "Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading What coquettes some women are!

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did you notice Anna's eyes at Madame de Sieurac's last Thursday?

Chapter 6 of Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 01 by Gustave Droz holds 108 sentences, grouped into 22 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 6 holds 108 sentences of Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 01, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Volume 01

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Agony
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